Children may journey through a land of incredible biodiversity, from the Rio Grand to the Sierra Madre. Author Beth Gruber covers subjects as diverse as the political aftereffects of Spanish Catholicism to the country’s history of earthquakes and volcanoes. The author also explains the importance of family and traditions in Mexican culture and the country’s rich artistic heritage. A history timeline from pre-1400 to 2004 is included. Hardcover, 64 pages. Launch date: February 2007.